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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 299.34 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 299.34 and 129.59 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 299.34 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/299.34 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 299.34 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 38,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.10/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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