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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.29, 301.23 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.29, 301.23 and 120.04 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.29 : 301.23 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.29/301.23 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.29x = 301.23 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.29x = 36,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160.08/218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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