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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 291.16 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 291.16 and 122.46 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 291.16 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/291.16 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 291.16 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 35,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655.45/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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