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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 290.68 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 290.68 and 123.36 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 290.68 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/290.68 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 290.68 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 35,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.28/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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