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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.46, 298.72 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.46, 298.72 and 123.21 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.46 : 298.72 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.46/298.72 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.46x = 298.72 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.46x = 36,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,804.75/216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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