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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 299.78 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 299.78 and 124.02 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 299.78 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/299.78 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 299.78 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 37,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178.72/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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