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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 298.40 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 298.40 and 123 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 298.40 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/298.40 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 298.40 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 36,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,703.20/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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