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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 292.67 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 292.67 and 118.84 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 292.67 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/292.67 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 292.67 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 34,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780.47/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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