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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 292.14 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 292.14 and 118.46 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 292.14 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/292.14 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 292.14 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 34,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,607.63/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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