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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.87, 300.66 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.87, 300.66 and 119.64 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.87 : 300.66 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.87/300.66 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.87x = 300.66 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.87x = 35,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.46/217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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