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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.94 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.94 and 120.88 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.94 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.94 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.94 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 29,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,366.59/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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