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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 242.56 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 242.56 and 117.60 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 242.56 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/242.56 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 242.56 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 28,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525.06/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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