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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 176.26 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 176.26 and 114.81 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 176.26 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/176.26 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 176.26 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 20,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236.41/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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