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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.77 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.77 and 121.11 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.77 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.77 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.77 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 31,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.07/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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