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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 291.38 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 291.38 and 123.82 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 291.38 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/291.38 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 291.38 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 36,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078.05/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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