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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.31, 298.53 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.31, 298.53 and 127.82 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.31 : 298.53 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.31/298.53 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.31x = 298.53 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.31x = 38,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157.92/216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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