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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 300.08 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 300.08 and 124.19 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 300.08 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/300.08 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 300.08 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 37,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266.94/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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