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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 324.15 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 324.15 and 118.74 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 324.15 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/324.15 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 324.15 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 38,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489.57/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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