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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.51, 533.40 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.51, 533.40 and 124.42 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.51 : 533.40 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.51/533.40 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.51x = 533.40 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.51x = 66,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365.01/355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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