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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 299.47 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 299.47 and 118.76 is: 163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 299.47 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/299.47 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 299.47 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 35,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,565.06/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.89

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