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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 299.78 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 299.78 and 129.96 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 299.78 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/299.78 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 299.78 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 38,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959.41/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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