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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 292.10 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 292.10 and 118.41 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 292.10 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/292.10 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 292.10 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 34,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587.56/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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