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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.43 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.43 and 124.47 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.43 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.43 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.43 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 66,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,396.03/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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