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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 299.58 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 299.58 and 128.62 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 299.58 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/299.58 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 299.58 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 38,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531.98/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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