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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.80 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.80 and 121.88 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.80 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.80 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.80 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 32,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151.94/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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