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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.88 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.88 and 121.01 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.88 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.88 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.88 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 31,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,810.50/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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