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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 176.03 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 176.03 and 45.17 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 176.03 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/176.03 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 176.03 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 7,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951.28/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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