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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.63 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.63 and 121.67 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.63 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.63 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.63 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 50,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,326.36/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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