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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.25, 298.43 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.25, 298.43 and 124.25 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.25 : 298.43 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.25/298.43 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.25x = 298.43 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.25x = 37,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079.93/216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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