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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.49 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.49 and 123.42 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.49 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.49 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.49 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 36,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098.50/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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