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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.66 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.66 and 120.34 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.66 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.66 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.66 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 29,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,201.70/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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