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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 290.67 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 290.67 and 123.28 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 290.67 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/290.67 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 290.67 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 35,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833.80/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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