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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 292.33 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 292.33 and 124.49 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 292.33 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/292.33 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 292.33 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 36,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393.05/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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