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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 401.22 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 401.22 and 123.16 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 401.22 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/401.22 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 401.22 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 49,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,414.26/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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