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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.26 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.26 and 120.72 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.26 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.26 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.26 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 31,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,660.03/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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