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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.21, 298.37 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.21, 298.37 and 122.95 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.21 : 298.37 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.21/298.37 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.21x = 298.37 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.21x = 36,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,684.59/216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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