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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.60, 300.34 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.60, 300.34 and 130.32 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.60 : 300.34 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.60/300.34 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.60x = 300.34 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.60x = 39,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.31/217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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