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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 300.29 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 300.29 and 124.34 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 300.29 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/300.29 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 300.29 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 37,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,338.06/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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