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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.61 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.61 and 123.22 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.61 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.61 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.61 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 35,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.24/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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