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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 174.86 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 174.86 and 114.08 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 174.86 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/174.86 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 174.86 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 19,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948.03/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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