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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 301.19 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 301.19 and 118.67 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 301.19 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/301.19 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 301.19 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 35,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742.22/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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