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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 263.12 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 263.12 and 121.61 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 263.12 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/263.12 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 263.12 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 31,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,998.07/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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