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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 301.92 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 301.92 and 120.53 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 301.92 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/301.92 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 301.92 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 36,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390.72/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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