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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 299.92 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 299.92 and 124.07 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 299.92 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/299.92 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 299.92 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 37,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.88/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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