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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 300.84 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 300.84 and 124.74 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 300.84 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/300.84 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 300.84 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 37,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.19/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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