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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.20 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.20 and 116.08 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.20 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.20 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.20 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 20,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.30/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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