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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.61 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.61 and 117.62 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.61 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.61 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.61 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 28,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535.79/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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