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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 300.56 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 300.56 and 124.58 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 300.56 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/300.56 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 300.56 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 37,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,443.76/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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