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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.26 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.26 and 119.88 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.26 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.26 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.26 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 28,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,922.25/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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