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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 242.34 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 242.34 and 117.32 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 242.34 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/242.34 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 242.34 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 28,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431.33/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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