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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.52 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.52 and 123.18 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.52 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.52 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.52 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 35,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,786.25/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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