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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 290.91 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 290.91 and 123.48 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 290.91 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/290.91 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 290.91 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 35,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921.57/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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