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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 242.48 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 242.48 and 120.46 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 242.48 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/242.48 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 242.48 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 29,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,209.14/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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