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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.65 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.65 and 121.23 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.65 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.65 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.65 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 31,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841.06/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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