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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.41, 300.01 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.41, 300.01 and 124.15 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.41 : 300.01 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.41/300.01 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.41x = 300.01 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.41x = 37,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.65/217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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