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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.41, 290.39 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.41, 290.39 and 123.10 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.41 : 290.39 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.41/290.39 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.41x = 290.39 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.41x = 35,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744.94/210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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