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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 291.20 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 291.20 and 122.48 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 291.20 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/291.20 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 291.20 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 35,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,664.57/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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