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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 624.96 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 624.96 and 124.07 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 624.96 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/624.96 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 624.96 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 77,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,536.37/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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