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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 299.37 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 299.37 and 118.69 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 299.37 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/299.37 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 299.37 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 35,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.93/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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