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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 263.05 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 263.05 and 121.03 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 263.05 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/263.05 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 263.05 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 31,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,835.98/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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