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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 301.23 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 301.23 and 123.75 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 301.23 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/301.23 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 301.23 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 37,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.21/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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