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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.23 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.23 and 123.69 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.23 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.23 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.23 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 36,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022.24/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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