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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 300.26 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 300.26 and 124.34 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 300.26 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/300.26 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 300.26 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 37,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334.33/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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