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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.58 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.58 and 121.45 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.58 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.58 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.58 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 32,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,010.47/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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