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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 176.66 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 176.66 and 117.13 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 176.66 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/176.66 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 176.66 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 20,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.19/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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