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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 571.62 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 571.62 and 121.17 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 571.62 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/571.62 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 571.62 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 69,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,261.77/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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