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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.67 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.67 and 120.60 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.67 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.67 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.67 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 31,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677.40/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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