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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 300.64 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 300.64 and 124.57 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 300.64 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/300.64 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 300.64 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 37,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449.22/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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