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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 530.34 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 530.34 and 122.46 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 530.34 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/530.34 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 530.34 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 64,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945.44/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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