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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 292.24 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 292.24 and 118.53 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 292.24 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/292.24 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 292.24 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 34,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639.36/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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