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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 174.63 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 174.63 and 114.27 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 174.63 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/174.63 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 174.63 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 19,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954.97/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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