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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.59 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.59 and 116.82 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.59 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.59 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.59 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 28,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.54/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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