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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.82, 299.24 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.82, 299.24 and 123.54 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.82 : 299.24 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.82/299.24 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.82x = 299.24 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.82x = 36,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,968.11/216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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