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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.95, 302.16 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.95, 302.16 and 120.71 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.95 : 302.16 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.95/302.16 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.95x = 302.16 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.95x = 36,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,473.24/218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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