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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 405.78 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 405.78 and 124.35 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 405.78 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/405.78 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 405.78 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 50,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,458.74/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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