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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.77 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.77 and 120.66 is: 166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.77 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.77 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.77 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 29,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,294.03/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.57

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