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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 299.65 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 299.65 and 118.89 is: 164.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 299.65 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/299.65 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 299.65 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 35,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625.39/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.07

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