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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 404.94 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 404.94 and 123.65 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 404.94 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/404.94 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 404.94 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 50,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070.83/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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