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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.04, 298.12 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.04, 298.12 and 128.70 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.04 : 298.12 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.04/298.12 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.04x = 298.12 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.04x = 38,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368.04/216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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