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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 298.97 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 298.97 and 129.37 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 298.97 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/298.97 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 298.97 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 38,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676.58/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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