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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 241.98 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 241.98 and 117.20 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 241.98 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/241.98 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 241.98 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 28,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360.06/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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