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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 176.08 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 176.08 and 111.62 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 176.08 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/176.08 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 176.08 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 19,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654.05/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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