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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 533.16 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 533.16 and 124.35 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 533.16 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/533.16 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 533.16 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 66,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298.14/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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