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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.96 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.96 and 123.54 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.96 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.96 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.96 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 35,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945.20/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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