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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 176.41 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 176.41 and 40.55 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 176.41 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/176.41 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 176.41 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 7,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152.34/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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