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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.46 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.46 and 123.18 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.46 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.46 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.46 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 35,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778.86/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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