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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.57, 176.58 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.57, 176.58 and 111.27 is: 167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.57 : 176.58 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.57/176.58 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.57x = 176.58 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.57x = 19,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.06/117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.12

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