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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 301.05 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 301.05 and 124.94 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 301.05 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/301.05 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 301.05 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 37,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613.94/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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