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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 292.17 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 292.17 and 118.45 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 292.17 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/292.17 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 292.17 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 34,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,607.54/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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