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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.56 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.56 and 36.55 is: 54.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.56 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.56 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.56 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 6,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453.60/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.83

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