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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.37, 176.90 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.37, 176.90 and 110.75 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.37 : 176.90 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.37/176.90 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.37x = 176.90 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.37x = 19,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592.39/117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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