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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 176.77 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 176.77 and 110.20 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 176.77 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/176.77 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 176.77 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 19,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.05/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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