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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 176.84 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 176.84 and 112.93 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 176.84 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/176.84 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 176.84 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 19,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970.54/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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