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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.73 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.73 and 118.15 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.73 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.73 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.73 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 34,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467.90/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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