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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 299.89 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 299.89 and 129.99 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 299.89 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/299.89 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 299.89 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 38,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982.70/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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