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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 286.17 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 286.17 and 124.54 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 286.17 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/286.17 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 286.17 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 35,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638.43/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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