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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 299.76 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 299.76 and 128.72 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 299.76 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/299.76 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 299.76 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 38,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583.61/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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