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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.41, 300.08 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.41, 300.08 and 124.20 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.41 : 300.08 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.41/300.08 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.41x = 300.08 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.41x = 37,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.37/217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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