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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.43 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.43 and 117.63 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.43 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.43 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.43 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 28,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517.04/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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