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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 242.40 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 242.40 and 117.53 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 242.40 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/242.40 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 242.40 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 28,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489.27/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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