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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 324.51 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 324.51 and 118.99 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 324.51 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/324.51 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 324.51 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 38,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611.58/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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