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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.84 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.84 and 116.24 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.84 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.84 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.84 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 28,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111.93/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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