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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.46 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.46 and 121.81 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.46 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.46 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.46 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 64,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493.52/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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