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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.77, 301.91 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.77, 301.91 and 120.52 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.77 : 301.91 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.77/301.91 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.77x = 301.91 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.77x = 36,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,384.84/218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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