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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 264.31 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 264.31 and 121.79 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 264.31 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/264.31 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 264.31 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 32,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190.67/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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