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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.17, 418.62 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.17, 418.62 and 123.04 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.17 : 418.62 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.17/418.62 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.17x = 418.62 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.17x = 51,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,508.47/279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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