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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 288.17 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 288.17 and 124.85 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 288.17 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/288.17 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 288.17 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 35,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975.96/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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