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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.53, 416.46 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.53, 416.46 and 123.48 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.53 : 416.46 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.53/416.46 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.53x = 416.46 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.53x = 51,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,424.48/277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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