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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 241.62 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 241.62 and 116.96 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 241.62 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/241.62 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 241.62 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 28,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259.88/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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