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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.59 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.59 and 123.26 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.59 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.59 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.59 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 35,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,818.12/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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