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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 242.70 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 242.70 and 117.84 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 242.70 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/242.70 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 242.70 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 28,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,599.77/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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