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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 533.54 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 533.54 and 124.53 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 533.54 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/533.54 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 533.54 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 66,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.11/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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