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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.72 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.72 and 117.58 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.72 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.72 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.72 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 28,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539.02/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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