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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 298.66 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 298.66 and 121.87 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 298.66 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/298.66 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 298.66 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 36,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.19/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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