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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.42 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.42 and 128.18 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.42 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.42 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.42 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 38,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123.30/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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