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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.98 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.98 and 124.26 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.98 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.98 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.98 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 36,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281.43/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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