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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.19 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.19 and 121.60 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.19 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.19 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.19 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 32,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002.59/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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