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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 299.94 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 299.94 and 128.82 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 299.94 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/299.94 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 299.94 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 38,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.40/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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