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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 298.72 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 298.72 and 127.92 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 298.72 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/298.72 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 298.72 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 38,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212.26/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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