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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 300.63 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 300.63 and 119.61 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 300.63 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/300.63 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 300.63 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 35,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958.35/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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