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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.87 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.87 and 123.52 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.87 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.87 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.87 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 37,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,163.46/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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