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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.22 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.22 and 117.77 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.22 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.22 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.22 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 34,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296.98/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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