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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529 and 121.61 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 64,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,331.69/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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