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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 299.76 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 299.76 and 123.95 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 299.76 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/299.76 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 299.76 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 37,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156.81/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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