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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 321.59 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 321.59 and 123.17 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 321.59 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/321.59 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 321.59 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 39,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,608.02/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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