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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.43, 294.53 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.43, 294.53 and 120.18 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.43 : 294.53 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.43/294.53 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.43x = 294.53 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.43x = 35,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.62/213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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