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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 277.92 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 277.92 and 123.80 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 277.92 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/277.92 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 277.92 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 34,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406.50/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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