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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 298.32 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 298.32 and 128.87 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 298.32 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/298.32 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 298.32 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 38,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444.50/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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