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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 530.48 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 530.48 and 122.56 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 530.48 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/530.48 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 530.48 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 65,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,012.36/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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