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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.61, 176.38 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.61, 176.38 and 45.45 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.61 : 176.38 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.61/176.38 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.61x = 176.38 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.61x = 8,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.47/117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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