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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 176.48 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 176.48 and 115.45 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 176.48 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/176.48 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 176.48 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 20,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,374.62/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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