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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 403.67 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 403.67 and 123 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 403.67 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/403.67 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 403.67 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 49,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,650.80/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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