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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 176.60 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 176.60 and 114.86 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 176.60 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/176.60 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 176.60 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 20,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.28/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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