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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 298.95 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 298.95 and 123.42 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 298.95 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/298.95 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 298.95 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 36,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,896.41/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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