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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 300.47 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 300.47 and 124.48 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 300.47 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/300.47 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 300.47 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 37,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402.26/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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