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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 241.56 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 241.56 and 120.08 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 241.56 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/241.56 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 241.56 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 29,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006.52/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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