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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 531.81 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 531.81 and 123.45 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 531.81 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/531.81 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 531.81 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 65,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651.94/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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