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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 533.17 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 533.17 and 124.51 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 533.17 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/533.17 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 533.17 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 66,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.00/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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