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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 292.57 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 292.57 and 123.50 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 292.57 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/292.57 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 292.57 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 36,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.40/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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