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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.51, 301.57 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.51, 301.57 and 125.29 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.51 : 301.57 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.51/301.57 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.51x = 301.57 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.51x = 37,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,781.57/218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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