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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.80, 299 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.80, 299 and 170.12 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.80 : 299 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.80/299 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.80x = 299 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.80x = 50,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,865.88/216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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