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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 292.06 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 292.06 and 118.40 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 292.06 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/292.06 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 292.06 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 34,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577.85/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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