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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.52 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.52 and 123.19 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.52 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.52 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.52 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 35,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,788.43/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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