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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 300.42 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 300.42 and 130.43 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 300.42 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/300.42 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 300.42 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 39,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182.28/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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