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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 533.31 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 533.31 and 124.46 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 533.31 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/533.31 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 533.31 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 66,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,376.48/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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