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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 294.25 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 294.25 and 124.74 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 294.25 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/294.25 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 294.25 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 36,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,704.75/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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