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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.67, 300.32 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.67, 300.32 and 130.32 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.67 : 300.32 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.67/300.32 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.67x = 300.32 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.67x = 39,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,137.05/217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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