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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 174.27 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 174.27 and 116.71 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 174.27 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/174.27 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 174.27 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 20,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339.05/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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