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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 292.32 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 292.32 and 123.30 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 292.32 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/292.32 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 292.32 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 36,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,043.06/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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