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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 290.79 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 290.79 and 123.40 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 290.79 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/290.79 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 290.79 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 35,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883.49/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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