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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.67, 301.79 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.67, 301.79 and 125.43 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.67 : 301.79 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.67/301.79 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.67x = 301.79 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.67x = 37,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.69/218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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