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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 300.73 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 300.73 and 124.69 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 300.73 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/300.73 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 300.73 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 37,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,498.02/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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