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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 530.16 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 530.16 and 122.38 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 530.16 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/530.16 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 530.16 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 64,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,880.98/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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