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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.81 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.81 and 117.10 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.81 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.81 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.81 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 28,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,315.95/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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