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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 242.62 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 242.62 and 120.70 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 242.62 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/242.62 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 242.62 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 29,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,283.33/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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