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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 242.51 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 242.51 and 117.59 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 242.51 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/242.51 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 242.51 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 28,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514.95/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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