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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.16 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.16 and 120.22 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.16 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.16 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.16 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 29,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,112.48/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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