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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 301.69 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 301.69 and 119.03 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 301.69 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/301.69 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 301.69 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 35,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909.88/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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