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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 300.50 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 300.50 and 124.49 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 300.50 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/300.50 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 300.50 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 37,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407.12/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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