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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.02 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.02 and 122.73 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.02 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.02 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.02 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 36,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575.99/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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