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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.82 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.82 and 117.04 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.82 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.82 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.82 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 28,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302.61/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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