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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 291.27 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 291.27 and 123.73 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 291.27 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/291.27 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 291.27 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 36,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,038.84/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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