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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 298.89 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 298.89 and 123.35 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 298.89 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/298.89 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 298.89 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 36,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868.08/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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