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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 287.79 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 287.79 and 124.59 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 287.79 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/287.79 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 287.79 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 35,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,855.76/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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