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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 176.57 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 176.57 and 108.35 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 176.57 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/176.57 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 176.57 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 19,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130.82/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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