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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.93, 529.43 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.93, 529.43 and 121.79 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.93 : 529.43 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.93/529.43 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.93x = 529.43 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.93x = 64,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481.48/352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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