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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.99 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.99 and 116.37 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.99 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.99 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.99 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 28,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160.38/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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