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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 291.35 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 291.35 and 123.78 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 291.35 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/291.35 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 291.35 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 36,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063.30/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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