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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.80 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.80 and 121.02 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.80 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.80 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.80 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 31,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.06/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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