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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 176.38 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 176.38 and 45.44 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 176.38 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/176.38 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 176.38 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 8,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014.71/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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