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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 531.85 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 531.85 and 123.46 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 531.85 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/531.85 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 531.85 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 65,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,660.79/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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