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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.03 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.03 and 117.15 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.03 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.03 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.03 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 28,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,353.81/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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