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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 242.60 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 242.60 and 120.62 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 242.60 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/242.60 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 242.60 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 29,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.42/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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