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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 291.45 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 291.45 and 117.93 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 291.45 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/291.45 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 291.45 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 34,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,370.75/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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