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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 572.48 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 572.48 and 121.72 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 572.48 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/572.48 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 572.48 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 69,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,683.29/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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