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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.60 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.60 and 118.79 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.60 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.60 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.60 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 34,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,757.25/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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