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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 398.10 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 398.10 and 121 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 398.10 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/398.10 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 398.10 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 48,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,170.10/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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