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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 299.93 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 299.93 and 128.78 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 299.93 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/299.93 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 299.93 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 38,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625.09/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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