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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 531.62 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 531.62 and 123.36 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 531.62 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/531.62 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 531.62 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 65,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580.64/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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