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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 299.02 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 299.02 and 128.16 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 299.02 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/299.02 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 299.02 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 38,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322.40/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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