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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.42, 176.16 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.42, 176.16 and 116.46 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.42 : 176.16 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.42/176.16 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.42x = 176.16 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.42x = 20,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515.59/117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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