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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.58 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.58 and 119.57 is: 165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.58 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.58 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.58 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 35,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941.40/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.01

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