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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 299.03 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 299.03 and 128.19 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 299.03 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/299.03 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 299.03 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 38,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.52/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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