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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291.08 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291.08 and 123.60 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291.08 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291.08 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291.08 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 35,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977.49/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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