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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.47, 301.48 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.47, 301.48 and 125.22 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.47 : 301.48 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.47/301.48 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.47x = 301.48 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.47x = 37,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.19/218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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