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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.59, 531.79 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.59, 531.79 and 123.47 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.59 : 531.79 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.59/531.79 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.59x = 531.79 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.59x = 65,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,660.11/354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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