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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 623.27 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 623.27 and 123.04 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 623.27 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/623.27 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 623.27 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 76,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,686.82/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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