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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 531.15 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 531.15 and 123.05 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 531.15 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/531.15 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 531.15 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 65,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.01/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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