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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.88 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.88 and 119.91 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.88 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.88 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.88 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 29,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003.83/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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