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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 291.21 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 291.21 and 123.68 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 291.21 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/291.21 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 291.21 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 36,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016.85/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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