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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 291 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 291 and 123.56 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 291 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/291 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 291 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 35,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,955.96/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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