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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 299.09 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 299.09 and 129.44 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 299.09 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/299.09 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 299.09 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 38,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714.21/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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