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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 292.44 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 292.44 and 124.58 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 292.44 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/292.44 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 292.44 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 36,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432.18/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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