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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 298.12 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 298.12 and 122.79 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 298.12 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/298.12 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 298.12 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 36,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,606.57/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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