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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 299.69 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 299.69 and 118.94 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 299.69 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/299.69 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 299.69 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 35,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643.48/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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