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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.71, 536.57 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.71, 536.57 and 123.44 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.71 : 536.57 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.71/536.57 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.71x = 536.57 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.71x = 66,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234.20/357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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