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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.98 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.98 and 124.31 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.98 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.98 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.98 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 35,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548.12/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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