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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 277.44 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 277.44 and 123.52 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 277.44 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/277.44 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 277.44 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 34,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269.39/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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