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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.58 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.58 and 127.80 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.58 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.58 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.58 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 38,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158.52/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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