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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 290.93 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 290.93 and 123.51 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 290.93 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/290.93 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 290.93 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 35,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,932.76/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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