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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.55 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.55 and 120.29 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.55 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.55 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.55 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 36,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271.34/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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