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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 292.12 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 292.12 and 118.43 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 292.12 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/292.12 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 292.12 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 34,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595.77/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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