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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 300.31 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 300.31 and 130.27 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 300.31 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/300.31 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 300.31 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 39,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.38/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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