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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 291.03 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 291.03 and 123.48 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 291.03 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/291.03 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 291.03 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 35,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.38/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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