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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.60 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.60 and 121.02 is: 181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.60 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.60 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.60 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 49,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932.85/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.47

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