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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 176.45 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 176.45 and 74.25 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 176.45 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/176.45 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 176.45 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 13,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101.41/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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