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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 290.55 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 290.55 and 123.16 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 290.55 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/290.55 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 290.55 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 35,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784.14/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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