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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 401.10 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 401.10 and 123 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 401.10 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/401.10 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 401.10 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 49,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,335.30/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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