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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 290.99 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 290.99 and 123.50 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 290.99 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/290.99 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 290.99 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 35,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.27/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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