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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.46 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.46 and 63.50 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.46 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.46 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.46 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 11,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,205.21/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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