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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 299.32 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 299.32 and 118.65 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 299.32 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/299.32 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 299.32 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 35,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514.62/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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