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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 290.87 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 290.87 and 123.44 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 290.87 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/290.87 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 290.87 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 35,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904.99/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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