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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 242.04 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 242.04 and 117.18 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 242.04 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/242.04 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 242.04 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 28,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362.25/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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