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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 176.60 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 176.60 and 108.33 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 176.60 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/176.60 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 176.60 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 19,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.08/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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