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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 263.09 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 263.09 and 120.78 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 263.09 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/263.09 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 263.09 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 31,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,775.41/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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