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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 291.76 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 291.76 and 118.18 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 291.76 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/291.76 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 291.76 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 34,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478.15/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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