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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 299.18 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 299.18 and 123.56 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 299.18 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/299.18 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 299.18 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 36,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,964.57/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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