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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.43 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.43 and 123.72 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.43 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.43 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.43 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 37,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045.48/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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