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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 176.05 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 176.05 and 45.25 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 176.05 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/176.05 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 176.05 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 7,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966.26/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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