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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 413.76 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 413.76 and 121.61 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 413.76 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/413.76 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 413.76 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 50,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.35/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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