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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.34 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.34 and 123.24 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.34 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.34 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.34 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 49,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,461.14/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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