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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.07, 299.56 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.07, 299.56 and 123.81 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.07 : 299.56 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.07/299.56 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.07x = 299.56 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.07x = 37,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,088.52/217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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