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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 413.30 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 413.30 and 121.64 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 413.30 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/413.30 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 413.30 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 50,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,272.05/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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