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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.68 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.68 and 116.86 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.68 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.68 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.68 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 28,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242.72/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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