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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 537.54 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 537.54 and 124.11 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 537.54 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/537.54 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 537.54 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 66,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714.09/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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