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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 174.83 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 174.83 and 108.47 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 174.83 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/174.83 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 174.83 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 18,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963.81/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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