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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 292.09 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 292.09 and 124.35 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 292.09 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/292.09 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 292.09 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 36,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,321.39/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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