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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 301.64 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 301.64 and 120.34 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 301.64 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/301.64 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 301.64 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 36,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299.58/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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