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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 242.66 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 242.66 and 120.59 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 242.66 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/242.66 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 242.66 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 29,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260.55/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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