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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.03, 299.52 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.03, 299.52 and 123.80 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.03 : 299.52 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.03/299.52 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.03x = 299.52 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.03x = 37,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079.93/217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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