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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 262.80 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 262.80 and 121.08 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 262.80 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/262.80 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 262.80 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 31,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.82/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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