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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 302.20 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 302.20 and 120.76 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 302.20 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/302.20 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 302.20 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 36,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.61/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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