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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 302.12 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 302.12 and 120.72 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 302.12 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/302.12 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 302.12 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 36,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,471.93/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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