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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.76 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.76 and 121.74 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.76 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.76 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.76 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 50,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371.14/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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