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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 297.51 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 297.51 and 128.29 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 297.51 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/297.51 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 297.51 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 38,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,167.56/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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