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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 297.45 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 297.45 and 128.16 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 297.45 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/297.45 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 297.45 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 38,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121.19/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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