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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401.16 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401.16 and 123.04 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401.16 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401.16 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401.16 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 49,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,358.73/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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