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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 416.60 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 416.60 and 123.54 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 416.60 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/416.60 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 416.60 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 51,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,466.76/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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