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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 300.15 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 300.15 and 130.23 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 300.15 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/300.15 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 300.15 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 39,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,088.53/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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