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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 533.76 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 533.76 and 124.73 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 533.76 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/533.76 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 533.76 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 66,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,573.22/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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