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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.43 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.43 and 123.14 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.43 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.43 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.43 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 35,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764.28/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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