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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 416.12 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 416.12 and 123.53 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 416.12 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/416.12 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 416.12 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 51,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,400.61/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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