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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 241.63 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 241.63 and 116.04 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 241.63 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/241.63 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 241.63 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 28,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,039.36/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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