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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 301.85 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 301.85 and 120.48 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 301.85 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/301.85 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 301.85 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 36,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,366.89/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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