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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.46 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.46 and 128.54 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.46 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.46 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.46 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 38,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491.09/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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