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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 291.17 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 291.17 and 123.67 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 291.17 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/291.17 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 291.17 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 36,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.99/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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