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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 300.82 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 300.82 and 124.74 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 300.82 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/300.82 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 300.82 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 37,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,524.29/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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