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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.66 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.66 and 129.78 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.66 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.66 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.66 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 38,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,889.23/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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