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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 176.25 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 176.25 and 111.34 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 176.25 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/176.25 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 176.25 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 19,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,623.68/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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