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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.67, 300.31 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.67, 300.31 and 124.35 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.67 : 300.31 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.67/300.31 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.67x = 300.31 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.67x = 37,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341.43/217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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