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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 291.44 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 291.44 and 123.84 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 291.44 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/291.44 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 291.44 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 36,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091.31/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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