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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 298.91 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 298.91 and 129.31 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 298.91 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/298.91 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 298.91 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 38,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650.88/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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