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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 292.13 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 292.13 and 124.34 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 292.13 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/292.13 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 292.13 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 36,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323.44/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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