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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.82 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.82 and 121.22 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.82 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.82 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.82 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 50,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.04/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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