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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 300.26 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 300.26 and 130.22 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 300.26 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/300.26 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 300.26 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 39,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099.86/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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