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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.38 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.38 and 118.72 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.38 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.38 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.38 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 35,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541.01/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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