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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 242.29 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 242.29 and 116.64 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 242.29 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/242.29 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 242.29 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 28,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,260.71/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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