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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.57, 300.15 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.57, 300.15 and 130.18 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.57 : 300.15 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.57/300.15 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.57x = 300.15 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.57x = 39,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073.53/217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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