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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 176.35 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 176.35 and 108.86 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 176.35 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/176.35 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 176.35 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 19,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198.31/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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