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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.09 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.09 and 124.74 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.09 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.09 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.09 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 35,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.35/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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