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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 175.46 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 175.46 and 114.11 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 175.46 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/175.46 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 175.46 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 20,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.29/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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