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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 298.74 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 298.74 and 129.20 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 298.74 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/298.74 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 298.74 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 38,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597.21/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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