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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.16 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.16 and 121.46 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.16 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.16 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.16 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 31,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962.10/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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