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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.64 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.64 and 119.85 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.64 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.64 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.64 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 28,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959.95/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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