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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.56 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.56 and 117.58 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.56 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.56 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.56 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 28,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520.20/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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