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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 532.24 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 532.24 and 123.64 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 532.24 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/532.24 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 532.24 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 65,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,806.15/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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