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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.74 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.74 and 124.64 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.74 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.74 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.74 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 66,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,525.35/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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