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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 413.55 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 413.55 and 121.61 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 413.55 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/413.55 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 413.55 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 50,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291.21/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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