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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.58 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.58 and 121.06 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.58 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.58 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.58 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 69,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,193.44/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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