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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 323.94 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 323.94 and 118.51 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 323.94 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/323.94 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 323.94 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 38,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390.13/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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