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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 241.53 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 241.53 and 116.90 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 241.53 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/241.53 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 241.53 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 28,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234.86/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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