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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.21 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.21 and 128.10 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.21 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.21 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.21 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 38,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072.60/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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