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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.47, 298.69 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.47, 298.69 and 129.17 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.47 : 298.69 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.47/298.69 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.47x = 298.69 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.47x = 38,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579.97/216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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