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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 300.60 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 300.60 and 124.61 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 300.60 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/300.60 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 300.60 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 37,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456.26/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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