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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 413.72 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 413.72 and 121.70 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 413.72 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/413.72 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 413.72 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 50,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.72/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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