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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 299.01 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 299.01 and 123.44 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 299.01 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/299.01 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 299.01 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 36,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,908.30/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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