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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 533.48 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 533.48 and 124.53 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 533.48 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/533.48 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 533.48 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 66,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433.64/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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