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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.62 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.62 and 119.93 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.62 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.62 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.62 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 28,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977.49/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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