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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 299.69 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 299.69 and 129.82 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 299.69 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/299.69 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 299.69 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 38,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903.61/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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