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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 298.78 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 298.78 and 123.31 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 298.78 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/298.78 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 298.78 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 36,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,842.56/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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