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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 290.61 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 290.61 and 123.28 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 290.61 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/290.61 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 290.61 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 35,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826.40/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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