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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 176.33 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 176.33 and 110.11 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 176.33 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/176.33 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 176.33 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 19,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415.24/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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