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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 292.41 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 292.41 and 124.48 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 292.41 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/292.41 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 292.41 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 36,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399.20/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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