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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 289.08 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 289.08 and 122.16 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 289.08 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/289.08 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 289.08 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 35,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314.01/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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