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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 292.11 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 292.11 and 124.37 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 292.11 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/292.11 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 292.11 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 36,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329.72/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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