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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 298.51 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 298.51 and 127.80 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 298.51 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/298.51 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 298.51 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 38,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.94/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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