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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 413.46 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 413.46 and 121.57 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 413.46 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/413.46 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 413.46 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 50,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.30/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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