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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 301.32 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 301.32 and 120.10 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 301.32 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/301.32 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 301.32 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 36,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.93/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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