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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 300.23 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 300.23 and 124.28 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 300.23 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/300.23 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 300.23 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 37,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.46/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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