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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 299.87 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 299.87 and 124 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 299.87 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/299.87 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 299.87 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 37,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,183.88/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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