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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.66, 174.05 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.66, 174.05 and 117.66 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.66 : 174.05 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.66/174.05 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.66x = 174.05 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.66x = 20,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,478.13/117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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