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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 513.50 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 513.50 and 123.02 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 513.50 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/513.50 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 513.50 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 63,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170.77/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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