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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.90 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.90 and 123.84 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.90 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.90 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.90 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 34,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415.14/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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