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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.68 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.68 and 113.78 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.68 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.68 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.68 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 20,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.65/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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