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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 298.85 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 298.85 and 129.29 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 298.85 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/298.85 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 298.85 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 38,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636.18/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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