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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 298.35 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 298.35 and 122.90 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 298.35 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/298.35 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 298.35 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 36,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666.38/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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