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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.41 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.41 and 121.56 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.41 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.41 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.41 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 50,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,254.12/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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