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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 299.54 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 299.54 and 118.81 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 299.54 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/299.54 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 299.54 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 35,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,588.50/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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