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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 298.41 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 298.41 and 169.72 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 298.41 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/298.41 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 298.41 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 50,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,646.08/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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