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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 528.73 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 528.73 and 121.53 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 528.73 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/528.73 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 528.73 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 64,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,258.24/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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