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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 176.67 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 176.67 and 111.74 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 176.67 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/176.67 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 176.67 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 19,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741.11/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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