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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 300.57 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 300.57 and 124.52 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 300.57 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/300.57 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 300.57 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 37,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425.47/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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