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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 532.17 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 532.17 and 123.68 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 532.17 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/532.17 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 532.17 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 65,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818.32/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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