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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 528.16 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 528.16 and 124.16 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 528.16 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/528.16 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 528.16 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 65,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,576.35/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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