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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 298.37 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 298.37 and 122.94 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 298.37 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/298.37 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 298.37 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 36,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,680.99/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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