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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 241.66 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 241.66 and 119.89 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 241.66 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/241.66 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 241.66 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 28,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972.62/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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