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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 300.09 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 300.09 and 130.16 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 300.09 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/300.09 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 300.09 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 39,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,059.71/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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