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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 290.18 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 290.18 and 122.97 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 290.18 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/290.18 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 290.18 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 35,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.82/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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