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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.30 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.30 and 117.56 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.30 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.30 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.30 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 28,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484.79/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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