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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.40 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.40 and 121.57 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.40 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.40 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.40 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 32,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021.54/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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