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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 301.94 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 301.94 and 120.54 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 301.94 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/301.94 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 301.94 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 36,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,396.90/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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