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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 298.56 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 298.56 and 118.10 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 298.56 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/298.56 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 298.56 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 35,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258.44/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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