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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 174.79 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 174.79 and 113.32 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 174.79 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/174.79 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 174.79 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 19,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807.20/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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