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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.35, 290.24 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.35, 290.24 and 122.98 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.35 : 290.24 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.35/290.24 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.35x = 290.24 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.35x = 35,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693.10/210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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