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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 291.02 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 291.02 and 123.56 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 291.02 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/291.02 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 291.02 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 35,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958.43/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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