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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.77 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.77 and 129.42 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.77 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.77 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.77 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 38,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.65/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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