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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 290.24 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 290.24 and 123.01 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 290.24 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/290.24 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 290.24 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 35,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702.42/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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