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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 298.98 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 298.98 and 129.35 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 298.98 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/298.98 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 298.98 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 38,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673.06/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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