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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.50 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.50 and 116.80 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.50 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.50 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.50 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 28,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.20/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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