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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 292.16 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 292.16 and 117.18 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 292.16 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/292.16 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 292.16 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 34,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.31/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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