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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 535.68 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 535.68 and 122.88 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 535.68 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/535.68 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 535.68 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 65,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,825.91/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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