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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 176 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 176 and 116.32 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 176 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/176 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 176 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 20,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472.32/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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