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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 290.91 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 290.91 and 123.53 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 290.91 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/290.91 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 290.91 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 35,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.11/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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