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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 292.23 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 292.23 and 118.52 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 292.23 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/292.23 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 292.23 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 34,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.64/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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