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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.21 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.21 and 124.43 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.21 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.21 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.21 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 66,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,344.03/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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