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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 242.22 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 242.22 and 117.40 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 242.22 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/242.22 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 242.22 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 28,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436.63/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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