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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 300.46 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 300.46 and 119.48 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 300.46 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/300.46 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 300.46 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 35,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898.36/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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