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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.99, 529.35 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.99, 529.35 and 121.82 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.99 : 529.35 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.99/529.35 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.99x = 529.35 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.99x = 64,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,483.00/352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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