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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 532.16 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 532.16 and 123.69 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 532.16 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/532.16 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 532.16 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 65,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,822.87/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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