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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 299.59 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 299.59 and 118.86 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 299.59 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/299.59 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 299.59 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 35,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,607.85/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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