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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.46 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.46 and 116.14 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.46 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.46 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.46 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 28,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,043.16/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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