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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.86 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.86 and 124.08 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.86 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.86 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.86 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 66,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,117.27/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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