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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.60, 530.18 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.60, 530.18 and 122.45 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.60 : 530.18 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.60/530.18 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.60x = 530.18 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.60x = 64,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920.54/353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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