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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 176.58 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 176.58 and 45.57 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 176.58 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/176.58 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 176.58 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 8,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046.75/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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