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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.19 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.19 and 121.40 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.19 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.19 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.19 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 31,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949.95/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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