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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.82, 299.18 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.82, 299.18 and 123.56 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.82 : 299.18 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.82/299.18 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.82x = 299.18 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.82x = 36,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966.68/216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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