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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 291.97 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 291.97 and 123.07 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 291.97 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/291.97 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 291.97 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 35,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.48/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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