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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 241.79 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 241.79 and 120.03 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 241.79 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/241.79 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 241.79 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 29,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021.45/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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