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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.55, 533.21 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.55, 533.21 and 124.44 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.55 : 533.21 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.55/533.21 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.55x = 533.21 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.55x = 66,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,350.38/355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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