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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 242.26 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 242.26 and 117.32 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 242.26 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/242.26 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 242.26 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 28,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420.44/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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