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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 176.46 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 176.46 and 113.74 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 176.46 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/176.46 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 176.46 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 20,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070.28/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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