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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 291.51 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 291.51 and 123.94 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 291.51 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/291.51 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 291.51 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 36,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,129.75/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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