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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 290.68 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 290.68 and 122.10 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 290.68 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/290.68 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 290.68 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 35,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492.18/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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