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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 299.67 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 299.67 and 123.91 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 299.67 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/299.67 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 299.67 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 37,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130.61/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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