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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 300.79 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 300.79 and 124.72 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 300.79 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/300.79 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 300.79 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 37,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514.53/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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