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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.31, 287.48 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.31, 287.48 and 124.34 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 287.48 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/287.48 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 287.48 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 35,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,745.36/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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