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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 300.21 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 300.21 and 124.29 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 300.21 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/300.21 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 300.21 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 37,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311.60/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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