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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.72 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.72 and 120.51 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.72 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.72 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.72 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 39,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,370.79/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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