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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 242.46 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 242.46 and 117.57 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 242.46 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/242.46 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 242.46 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 28,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,506.02/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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