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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.03 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.03 and 124.33 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.03 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.03 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.03 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 36,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308.09/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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