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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242 and 120.12 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 29,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,069.04/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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