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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 291.64 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 291.64 and 124.04 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 291.64 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/291.64 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 291.64 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 36,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172.95/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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