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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 241.98 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 241.98 and 120.14 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 241.98 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/241.98 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 241.98 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 29,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.27/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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