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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.74, 301.82 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.74, 301.82 and 125.48 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.74 : 301.82 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.74/301.82 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.74x = 301.82 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.74x = 37,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873.44/218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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