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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 533.10 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 533.10 and 124.32 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 533.10 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/533.10 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 533.10 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 66,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.99/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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