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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.82 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.82 and 124.23 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.82 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.82 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.82 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 66,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,191.61/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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