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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 176.42 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 176.42 and 108.42 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 176.42 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/176.42 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 176.42 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 19,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127.46/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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