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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 300.08 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 300.08 and 124.24 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 300.08 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/300.08 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 300.08 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 37,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281.94/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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