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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 299.78 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 299.78 and 118.99 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 299.78 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/299.78 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 299.78 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 35,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.82/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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