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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 300.01 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 300.01 and 124.16 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 300.01 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/300.01 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 300.01 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 37,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248.62/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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