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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.58 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.58 and 129.75 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.58 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.58 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.58 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 38,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,870.51/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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