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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.55, 287.77 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.55, 287.77 and 124.52 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.55 : 287.77 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.55/287.77 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.55x = 287.77 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.55x = 35,833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833.53/208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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