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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242.21 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242.21 and 116.48 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242.21 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242.21 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242.21 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 28,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210.83/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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