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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 292.19 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 292.19 and 123.24 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 292.19 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/292.19 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 292.19 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 36,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.34/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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