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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.57, 298.84 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.57, 298.84 and 129.21 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.57 : 298.84 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.57/298.84 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.57x = 298.84 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.57x = 38,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,613.12/216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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