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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 290.46 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 290.46 and 123.21 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 290.46 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/290.46 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 290.46 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 35,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,787.58/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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