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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 290.50 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 290.50 and 123.23 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 290.50 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/290.50 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 290.50 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 35,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.55/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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