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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 292.31 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 292.31 and 124.50 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 292.31 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/292.31 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 292.31 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 36,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393.54/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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