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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 298.67 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 298.67 and 129.11 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 298.67 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/298.67 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 298.67 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 38,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559.14/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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