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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 302.03 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 302.03 and 120.62 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 302.03 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/302.03 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 302.03 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 36,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431.01/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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