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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 300.12 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 300.12 and 130.17 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 300.12 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/300.12 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 300.12 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 39,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,066.62/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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