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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 262.71 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 262.71 and 121.16 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 262.71 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/262.71 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 262.71 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 31,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830.60/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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