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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 298.60 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 298.60 and 129.02 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 298.60 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/298.60 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 298.60 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 38,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525.37/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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