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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 299.61 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 299.61 and 118.86 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 299.61 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/299.61 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 299.61 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 35,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611.64/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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