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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 242.16 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 242.16 and 120.29 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 242.16 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/242.16 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 242.16 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 29,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,127.76/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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