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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 292.28 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 292.28 and 118.55 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 292.28 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/292.28 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 292.28 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 34,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650.11/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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