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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.70 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.70 and 121.12 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.70 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.70 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.70 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 49,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.59/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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