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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 176.01 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 176.01 and 45.16 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 176.01 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/176.01 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 176.01 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 7,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948.00/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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