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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 530.91 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 530.91 and 122.85 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 530.91 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/530.91 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 530.91 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 65,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,222.29/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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