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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.49 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.49 and 123.66 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.49 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.49 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.49 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 65,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,848.09/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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