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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.69, 300.42 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.69, 300.42 and 130.41 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 300.42 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/300.42 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 300.42 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 39,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177.77/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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