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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 242.17 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 242.17 and 120.23 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 242.17 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/242.17 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 242.17 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 29,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116.10/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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