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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 176.10 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 176.10 and 55.65 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 176.10 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/176.10 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 176.10 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 9,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799.97/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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