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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.19, 176.06 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.19, 176.06 and 115.30 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.19 : 176.06 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.19/176.06 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.19x = 176.06 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.19x = 20,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299.72/117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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