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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 529.34 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 529.34 and 121.78 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 529.34 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/529.34 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 529.34 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 64,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,463.08/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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