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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 292.04 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 292.04 and 124.27 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 292.04 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/292.04 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 292.04 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 36,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,291.81/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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