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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.13 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.13 and 113.78 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.13 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.13 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.13 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 20,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039.19/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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