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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 263.20 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 263.20 and 121.82 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 263.20 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/263.20 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 263.20 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 32,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.02/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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