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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 566.36 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 566.36 and 121 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 566.36 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/566.36 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 566.36 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 68,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,529.56/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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