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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 301.87 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 301.87 and 120.51 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 301.87 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/301.87 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 301.87 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 36,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,376.84/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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