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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 290.25 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 290.25 and 123.02 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 290.25 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/290.25 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 290.25 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 35,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,706.56/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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