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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 291.12 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 291.12 and 123.60 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 291.12 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/291.12 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 291.12 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 35,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982.43/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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