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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 300.32 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 300.32 and 124.36 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 300.32 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/300.32 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 300.32 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 37,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348.02/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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