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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 301.25 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 301.25 and 120.07 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 301.25 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/301.25 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 301.25 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 36,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,168.98/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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