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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 291.22 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 291.22 and 123.72 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 291.22 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/291.22 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 291.22 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 36,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029.74/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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