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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 298.70 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 298.70 and 123.19 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 298.70 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/298.70 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 298.70 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 36,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797.91/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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