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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 176.51 and 40.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 176.51 and 40.69 is: 61.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 176.51 = 40.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/176.51 = 40.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 176.51 × 40.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 7,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181.11/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.01

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