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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.78, 242.22 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.78, 242.22 and 117.64 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.78 : 242.22 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.78/242.22 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.78x = 242.22 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.78x = 28,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.76/175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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