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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.62 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.62 and 122.08 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.62 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.62 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.62 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 35,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.89/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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