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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 174.24 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 174.24 and 114.67 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 174.24 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/174.24 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 174.24 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 19,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980.10/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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