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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 298.82 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 298.82 and 123.32 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 298.82 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/298.82 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 298.82 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 36,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849.21/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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