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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 529.08 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 529.08 and 121.72 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 529.08 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/529.08 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 529.08 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 64,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,399.62/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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