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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 292.16 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 292.16 and 118.45 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 292.16 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/292.16 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 292.16 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 34,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606.35/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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