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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 301.64 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 301.64 and 125.33 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 301.64 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/301.64 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 301.64 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 37,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802.41/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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