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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.67, 300.35 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.67, 300.35 and 124.43 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.67 : 300.35 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.67/300.35 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.67x = 300.35 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.67x = 37,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370.43/217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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