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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 401.11 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 401.11 and 123.16 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 401.11 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/401.11 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 401.11 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 49,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,400.71/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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