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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.76 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.76 and 121.16 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.76 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.76 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.76 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 50,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,010.00/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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