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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.10 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.10 and 116.52 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.10 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.10 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.10 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 28,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209.49/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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