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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 513.98 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 513.98 and 123.24 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 513.98 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/513.98 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 513.98 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 63,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,343.20/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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