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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.85 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.85 and 125.51 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.85 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.85 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.85 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 37,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883.06/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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