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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.62 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.62 and 119.82 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.62 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.62 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.62 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 28,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950.91/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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