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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.54 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.54 and 128.34 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.54 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.54 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.54 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 38,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.28/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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