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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 405 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 405 and 123.76 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 405 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/405 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 405 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 50,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122.80/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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