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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 291.43 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 291.43 and 123.83 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 291.43 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/291.43 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 291.43 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 36,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087.57/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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