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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.76 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.76 and 121.58 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.76 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.76 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.76 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 64,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,895.27/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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