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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 416.08 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 416.08 and 123.33 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 416.08 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/416.08 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 416.08 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 51,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,315.15/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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