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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.18 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.18 and 123.96 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.18 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.18 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.18 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 50,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226.11/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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