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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.21 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.21 and 121.19 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.21 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.21 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.21 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 31,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898.47/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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