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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 300.79 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 300.79 and 119.73 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 300.79 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/300.79 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 300.79 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 36,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012.84/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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