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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 299.70 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 299.70 and 129.88 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 299.70 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/299.70 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 299.70 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 38,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.04/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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