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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.53, 176.28 and 72.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.53, 176.28 and 72.17 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.53 : 176.28 = 72.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.53/176.28 = 72.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.53x = 176.28 × 72.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.53x = 12,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,721.14/117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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