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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 300.36 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 300.36 and 124.43 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 300.36 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/300.36 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 300.36 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 37,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372.76/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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