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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.36 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.36 and 55.93 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.36 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.36 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.36 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 9,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863.42/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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