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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.90 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.90 and 117.82 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.90 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.90 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.90 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 28,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.48/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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