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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.59 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.59 and 123.23 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.59 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.59 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.59 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 35,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809.82/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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