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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.35 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.35 and 121.97 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.35 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.35 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.35 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 65,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,171.39/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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