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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 299.85 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 299.85 and 129.96 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 299.85 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/299.85 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 299.85 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 38,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.51/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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