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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 298.99 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 298.99 and 129.34 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 298.99 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/298.99 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 298.99 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 38,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671.37/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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