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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.56 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.56 and 122.43 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.56 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.56 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.56 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 62,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754.80/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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