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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 301.84 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 301.84 and 120.48 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 301.84 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/301.84 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 301.84 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 36,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,365.08/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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