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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 277.98 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 277.98 and 123.78 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 277.98 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/277.98 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 277.98 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 34,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,408.36/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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