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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 552.01 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 552.01 and 121.21 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 552.01 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/552.01 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 552.01 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 66,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,905.77/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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