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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 528.86 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 528.86 and 121.43 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 528.86 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/528.86 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 528.86 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 64,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,217.41/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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