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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 297.66 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 297.66 and 128.32 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 297.66 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/297.66 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 297.66 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 38,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,195.73/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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