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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 300.17 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 300.17 and 134.66 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 300.17 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/300.17 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 300.17 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 40,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420.89/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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