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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.30 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.30 and 123.10 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.30 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.30 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.30 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 65,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,403.03/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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