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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 404.74 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 404.74 and 123.77 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 404.74 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/404.74 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 404.74 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 50,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,094.67/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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