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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 217.17 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 217.17 and 124.59 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 217.17 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/217.17 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 217.17 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 27,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057.21/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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