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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.23 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.23 and 120.69 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.23 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.23 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.23 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 31,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,768.93/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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