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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 301.97 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 301.97 and 120.58 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 301.97 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/301.97 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 301.97 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 36,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,410.03/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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