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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.33, 298.58 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.33, 298.58 and 129.06 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.33 : 298.58 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.33/298.58 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.33x = 298.58 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.33x = 38,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534.73/216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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