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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 291.27 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 291.27 and 123.78 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 291.27 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/291.27 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 291.27 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 36,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,053.40/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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