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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 300.69 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 300.69 and 129.44 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 300.69 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/300.69 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 300.69 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 38,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919.81/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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