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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 292.10 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 292.10 and 124.41 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 292.10 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/292.10 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 292.10 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 36,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339.54/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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