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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 300.24 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 300.24 and 130.32 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 300.24 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/300.24 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 300.24 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 39,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,127.28/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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