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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 298.78 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 298.78 and 123.26 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 298.78 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/298.78 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 298.78 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 36,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,825.82/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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