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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 176.21 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 176.21 and 45.28 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 176.21 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/176.21 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 176.21 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 7,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978.95/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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