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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 300 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 300 and 124.14 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 300 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/300 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 300 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 37,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,242/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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