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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 530.17 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 530.17 and 122.51 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 530.17 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/530.17 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 530.17 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 64,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952.15/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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