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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 242.74 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 242.74 and 119.92 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 242.74 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/242.74 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 242.74 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 29,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,109.38/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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