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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.17, 405.13 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.17, 405.13 and 123.88 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.17 : 405.13 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.17/405.13 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.17x = 405.13 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.17x = 50,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,186.83/270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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