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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.31, 298.50 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.31, 298.50 and 118.06 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.31 : 298.50 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.31/298.50 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.31x = 298.50 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.31x = 35,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,240.91/216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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