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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 413.52 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 413.52 and 121.56 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 413.52 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/413.52 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 413.52 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 50,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.49/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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