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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.23 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.23 and 60.58 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.23 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.23 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.23 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 10,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676.01/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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