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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 592.77 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 592.77 and 121.24 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 592.77 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/592.77 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 592.77 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 71,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,867.43/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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