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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.98 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.98 and 123.51 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.98 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.98 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.98 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 35,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,938.94/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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