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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.62 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.62 and 122.79 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.62 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.62 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.62 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 35,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809.06/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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