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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 291.99 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 291.99 and 118.33 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 291.99 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/291.99 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 291.99 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 34,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551.18/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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