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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.39 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.39 and 113.27 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.39 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.39 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.39 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 19,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978.25/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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