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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.16 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.16 and 122.44 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.16 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.16 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.16 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 65,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524.99/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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