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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 529.20 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 529.20 and 121.72 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 529.20 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/529.20 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 529.20 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 64,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411.15/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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