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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 176.15 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 176.15 and 112.24 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 176.15 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/176.15 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 176.15 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 19,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770.92/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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