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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 298.17 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 298.17 and 127.51 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 298.17 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/298.17 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 298.17 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 38,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019.66/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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