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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 298.80 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 298.80 and 129.18 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 298.80 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/298.80 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 298.80 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 38,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598.98/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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