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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 300.33 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 300.33 and 124.39 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 300.33 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/300.33 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 300.33 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 37,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.05/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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