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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.18 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.18 and 121.65 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.18 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.18 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.18 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 50,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.35/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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