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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 299.53 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 299.53 and 129.71 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 299.53 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/299.53 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 299.53 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 38,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,852.04/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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