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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.48 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.48 and 123.13 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.48 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.48 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.48 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 35,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766.80/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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