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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.58 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.58 and 119.95 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.58 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.58 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.58 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 28,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977.22/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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