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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 533.72 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 533.72 and 124.73 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 533.72 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/533.72 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 533.72 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 66,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,570.90/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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