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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 533.52 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 533.52 and 124.50 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 533.52 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/533.52 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 533.52 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 66,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,423.24/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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