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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 301.17 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 301.17 and 119.99 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 301.17 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/301.17 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 301.17 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 36,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,136.56/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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