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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.23 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.23 and 123.06 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.23 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.23 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.23 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 65,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,369.89/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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