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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.76, 242.55 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.76, 242.55 and 117.50 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.76 : 242.55 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.76/242.55 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.76x = 242.55 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.76x = 28,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499.04/175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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