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This problem will need solving in stages by most students.

Perhaps beginning by establishing the required line ratio.

Then by remembering a familiar figure where that particular ratio can be found.

Deciding how that figure can be constructed on the given triangle to locate a useful point.

Finally creating the required line, parallel to the base, across the triangle.