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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.44 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.44 and 121.39 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.44 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.44 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.44 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 31,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977.06/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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