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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.44 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.44 and 123.14 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.44 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.44 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.44 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 35,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.75/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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