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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 301.16 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 301.16 and 124.98 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 301.16 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/301.16 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 301.16 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 37,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,638.35/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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