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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.55 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.55 and 123.22 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.55 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.55 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.55 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 76,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,832.27/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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