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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 530.78 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 530.78 and 122.76 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 530.78 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/530.78 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 530.78 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 65,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.94/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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