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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.18 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.18 and 123.73 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.18 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.18 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.18 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 65,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,843.35/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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