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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 294.17 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 294.17 and 124.64 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 294.17 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/294.17 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 294.17 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 36,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664.36/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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