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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 292.11 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 292.11 and 118.42 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 292.11 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/292.11 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 292.11 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 34,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591.67/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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