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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 176.41 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 176.41 and 44.49 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 176.41 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/176.41 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 176.41 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 7,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848.48/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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