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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.21, 299.68 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.21, 299.68 and 129.86 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.21 : 299.68 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.21/299.68 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.21x = 299.68 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.21x = 38,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916.44/217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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