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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.66, 176.67 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.66, 176.67 and 112.53 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.66 : 176.67 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.66/176.67 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.66x = 176.67 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.66x = 19,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,880.68/117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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