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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.79 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.79 and 124.53 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.79 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.79 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.79 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 35,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839.61/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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