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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 301.80 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 301.80 and 120.46 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 301.80 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/301.80 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 301.80 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 36,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354.83/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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