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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 175.28 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 175.28 and 117.36 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 175.28 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/175.28 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 175.28 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 20,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570.27/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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