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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 291.29 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 291.29 and 123.79 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 291.29 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/291.29 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 291.29 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 36,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,057.33/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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