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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.55, 300.24 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.55, 300.24 and 124.27 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.55 : 300.24 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.55/300.24 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.55x = 300.24 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.55x = 37,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.82/217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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