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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.11, 298.22 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.11, 298.22 and 117.87 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.11 : 298.22 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.11/298.22 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.11x = 298.22 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.11x = 35,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149.48/216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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