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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 262.02 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 262.02 and 120.64 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 262.02 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/262.02 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 262.02 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 31,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.09/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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