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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 297.29 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 297.29 and 128.18 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 297.29 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/297.29 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 297.29 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 38,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105.99/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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