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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 413.55 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 413.55 and 121.60 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 413.55 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/413.55 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 413.55 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 50,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,287.68/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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