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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.46 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.46 and 122.03 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.46 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.46 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.46 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 35,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444.83/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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