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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 300.74 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 300.74 and 124.67 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 300.74 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/300.74 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 300.74 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 37,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.26/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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