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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 300.44 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 300.44 and 130.44 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 300.44 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/300.44 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 300.44 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 39,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,189.39/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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