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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.62 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.62 and 117.50 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.62 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.62 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.62 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 28,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,507.85/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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