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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 292.23 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 292.23 and 124.43 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 292.23 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/292.23 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 292.23 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 36,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,362.18/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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