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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 533.29 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 533.29 and 124.47 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 533.29 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/533.29 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 533.29 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 66,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375.32/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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