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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 298.11 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 298.11 and 117.77 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 298.11 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/298.11 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 298.11 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 35,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.89/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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