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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 280.74 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 280.74 and 124.74 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 280.74 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/280.74 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 280.74 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 35,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.51/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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