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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.57, 528.86 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.57, 528.86 and 121.47 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.57 : 528.86 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.57/528.86 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.57x = 528.86 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.57x = 64,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,240.62/352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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