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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 349.09 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 349.09 and 123.04 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 349.09 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/349.09 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 349.09 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 42,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952.85/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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