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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 242.02 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 242.02 and 120.17 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 242.02 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/242.02 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 242.02 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 29,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,083.54/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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