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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 533.73 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 533.73 and 124.64 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 533.73 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/533.73 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 533.73 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 66,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521.44/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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