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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 176.54 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 176.54 and 45.54 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 176.54 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/176.54 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 176.54 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 8,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039.63/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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