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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 299.76 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 299.76 and 124.02 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 299.76 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/299.76 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 299.76 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 37,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,176.24/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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