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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 292.18 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 292.18 and 124.36 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 292.18 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/292.18 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 292.18 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 36,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335.50/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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