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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.36 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.36 and 122.55 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.36 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.36 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.36 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 64,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,994.17/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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