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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.71, 416.66 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.71, 416.66 and 123.67 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.71 : 416.66 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.71/416.66 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.71x = 416.66 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.71x = 51,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528.34/277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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